FRANKLIN — Francis A. “Frank” Rezendes, 74, formerly of Franklin, died Thursday July 30, 2015 at Milford Regional Medical Center, following an illness. He was the husband of the late Ann S. (Farley) Rezendes, who died in 2014. Born January 28, 1941 in New Bedford, a son of the late Antone M. and Floripes C. (Corvello) Rezendes, he was a former longtime Franklin resident, before moving to Mattapoisett, several years ago. He was raised and educated...

PROVIDENCE, RI — Eugene G. Campbell son of the late Roy and Leah (George) Campbell died July 27, 2015 at Rhode Island Hospital at the age of 88. Born and educated in Apollo, PA, Eugene was living in New Bedford since 1997 and was formerly...

Now there are two: Zimbabwe identified a bow-hunting gynecological oncologist from Pennsylvania on Sunday as its suspect in what it calls the illegal killing of a lion in April, adding to the outcry over the Minnesota dentist the African government...

NEW BEDFORD — Police are investigating a deadly shooting near the intersection of Acushnet Avenue and Blackmer Street early this morning and have arrested a 22-year-old suspect in connection with the crime.

During the month of August, the 514th flag to fly atop Old Glory Tower in the North End honors Stephen and Dennis Cote, brothers who served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Stephen served in the active duty Army from Dec. 8,...

It’s That Time of Year. No, not Back to School, despite the ads and store displays fast-forwarding us to September. No, I’m talking about Hurricane Season. When Anyone Living Anywhere On SouthCoast should be paying Major...

Behold the American eel. A slimy, slithering, bottom-dwelling creature that is looked upon with disgust by some, yet revered by many. The eel is an exceptional natural bait for saltwater game fish, the striped bass being a connoisseur of them and...

“Lanes one and two,” said Kevin Baptiste, 32, of New Bedford, “were never my favorite lanes. Now I love them.”That was after he bowled his first 300 game on the afore-mentioned lanes late last season in...